Brian Payne and Robin Staples defeated John Cummins and Clive Neutze 17-15 in the match of the day.
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After five ends Cummins and Neutze had moved forward to a 6-1 lead and at the half way mark still in front 9-8.
Payne and Staples was unable to shake of Cummins and Neutze and they decided to change tactics and came up with some great bowls.
This change in tactics claimed them victory by two shots.
Other results:
Mike Holmwood and Gordon Lewis defeated Barry Werfel and Bill Meredith 22-12
Paul Rubie and Bob Edwards defeated Ted McPhee and Don Coleman 28-8
Keith Edwards, Richard Denman and Steve Day defeated Kel Limbrick, Chris Forrester and Mick Flynn 28-10
Club news:
Players please note amendment to condition of play.
Some of the traditional ways have been changed.
Restricting movement of players at the commencement of each end, singles players, leads and seconds shall be at the mat end of the green.
In fours a third may move to the head end of the green before the commencement of the end.
After delivering their first bowl, Players will be allowed to walk up to the head under the following circumstances.
A skip may appoint a team member to direct the head should he need to leave the green until he returns to the green.
Singles game after delivery of their third and fourth bowls.
Pairs game leads: After delivery of their second and fourth bowls.
Skips: After delivery of their second and third and fourth bowls.
Triples game (2 bowls) Leads: leads may follow their second bowl to the head.
Seconds: After delivery of each of their bowls.
Skips: After delivery of each of their bowls.
Fours game Leads: Leads may follow their second bowl to the head end.
Seconds: Seconds may follow their second bowl to the head.
Thirds: After delivery of each of their bowls.
Skips: After delivery of each of their bowls.
Players remaining at head end when a player at the head walks up to the mat to deliver their first bowl, their direct opponent can remain at the head until that bowl has come to rest before walking up to the mat to deliver their first bowl.
